Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson FX-2190N vs Epson PLQ-20M (240v)

22specifications compared
19differ
3identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-2190N has 104 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (680 cps vs 576 cps). The Epson FX-2190N has 1 copies more maximum copies than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (7 copies vs 6 copies). The Epson FX-2190N has 64 KB more buffer size than the Epson PLQ-20M (240v) (128 KB vs 64 KB). Standard interfaces: USB 1.1 on the Epson FX-2190N, Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0 on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v). Pallet gross height: 100 cm on the Epson FX-2190N, 2.04 m on the Epson PLQ-20M (240v).

Maximum print speed
- FX-2190N:680 cps
- PLQ-20M (240v):576 cps
Maximum number of copies
- FX-2190N:7 copies
- PLQ-20M (240v):6 copies
Buffer size
- FX-2190N:128 KB
- PLQ-20M (240v):64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- FX-2190N:55 dB
- PLQ-20M (240v):53 dB
Standard interfaces
- FX-2190N:USB 1.1
- PLQ-20M (240v):Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Ribbon life
- FX-2190N:12 million characters
- PLQ-20M (240v):10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- FX-2190N:20000 h
- PLQ-20M (240v):10000 h
Weight
- FX-2190N:9.4 kg
- PLQ-20M (240v):7.7 kg

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Comparison of FX-2190N, PLQ-20M (240v)
59 specifications	A Epson FX-2190N Model FX-2190N View product	B Epson PLQ-20M (240v)View product
Printing3 differ
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94
Maximum print speedDiffers	680 cps	576 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	576 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 cps
Normal print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 cps
Character pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,12 cpi
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	7 copies	6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffers	Code 39, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-E	CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5
Character setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ISO 8859-15, PC437, PC850, PC858
Print speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 480 chars/s, 12 cpi: 576 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 360 chars/s, 12 cpi: 432 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 180 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 120 chars/s, 12 cpi: 144 chars/s
ColourKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Paper feedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 - 0.53 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.065 - 0.19 mm
Features2 differ
Buffer sizeDiffers	128 KB	64 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	53 dB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	Parallel, RS-232, USB 2.0
Endurance2 differ
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 million characters
Ribbon lifeDiffers	12 million characters	10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, LQ)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	10000 h
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 mm
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	380 mm
Package depthDiffers	700 mm	460 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.8 kg	10.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dot matrix
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Box contentsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD Manual, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	589 x 350 x 167.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for one	Epson Draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for one	CSF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 Watt
Logistics data7 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers	100 cm	2.04 m
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 cm
Pallet gross widthDiffers	120 cm	80 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.04 m
Pallet length (UK)Differs	2.04 m	120 cm
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Products per palletDiffers	14 pc(s)	28 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs	21 pc(s)	42 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers	2 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs	3 pc(s)	6 pc(s)

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